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With the holidays just a few months away, it’s only fair that we shopping editors let you in on a major shopping hack: Stock up on advent calendars. Why? Because the gifting options are endless when it comes to these gift boxes! Some of these come with as many as 24 (!!!) prezzies in a single advent calendar. We rounded up 12 nail polish advent calendars to add to your cart. And stock up ASAP because, in the beauty advent calendar world, the best ones sell out quickly!
Think about it: Who wouldn’t want to spend the month of December opening up a new polish color every morning? Or have a new set of nails every week for a month? And considering most nail polish calendars are stacked with fun little accessories (like cuticle oils, nail stickers, and so much more), they’re basically an instant crowd-pleaser for anyone on your list. Keep scrolling for the 12 best nail polish advent calendars of all time, and while you’re at it, bookmark this page—more picks are definitely on the way.
This advent calendar doesn't just come with 12 gel polishes that include classic and limited-edition shades, it has an LED lamp with a USB cord as well! They can kiss expensive salon manis goodbye. The gift box also features a sheet of holiday mini nail stickers, 10 manicure prep pads, three nail files, a mini sanding sponge, and 20 gel removal wraps.
Everything one would need for a chic, simple mani is in this advent calendar. With four mini nail lacquers, two mini nail art lacquers, a high-shine top coat, nail gems, nail polish remover pads, cuticle oil, and a nail file, they can create a profesh mani in the comfort of their home.
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this Halloween advent calendar
ORLY Kelli's Haunted House Advent Calendar
Now 27% Off
Would you look at that! It's a Halloween-themed advent calendar! Behind every door of this 10-gift box are polishes, custom decals, or tools that'll give anyone a cool nail set inspired by the spooky holiday.
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this holiday set
essie New Limited Edition Holiday 4 Piece Mini Gift Set
Now 24% Off
We know this isn’t technically an advent calendar, but with this four-piece festive bundle, they'll have a new holiday color for every week of December! Who wouldn’t want that? And did I mention the whole set is less than $20? A. Steal.
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For the person who loves a metallic and glitter-filled nail look, this ultra-glam set is a must-have. Every polish in the set has a ~special effect~—meaning they color-shift depending on what the current lighting situation is where they're at.
So they love to have their nails done but were not gifted with the talent of painting their own nails... Get them a press-on nail gift set! This particular bundle comes with three on-trend sets that just stick on with nail glue. A set lasts up to two weeks—aka they'll have a month and a half's worth of nails!
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There’s a reason Ciaté London’s nail polish advent calendar returns every year: People are obsessed with the cute packaging, mini polishes, and super-fun shades. The 2022 edition is valued at nearly $200 but retails for just $69! Snag one now before this year's is gone forever.
This 25-piece advent calendar has everything a mani lover could ask for—from seven mini polishes and nail art stickers to dry drops and cuticle serum.
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You don’t have to get super literal with your nail polish advent calendar, BTW. If a premade kit isn’t really speaking to you, take things into your own hands with a DIY setup. Just buy a set of 24 polishes (like this affordable pack on Amazon) and package it in a cute calendar like this one. Easy enough, right?
Okay, yes, this might not technically be an advent calendar. BUT! If you're looking for an under $35 option, this is great for the person who’s all about dip powder nails. This kit comes with 12 gorge dip powders, plus other mani accessories, so 12 days of manis, anyone?
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Another great DIY option, this gel nail kit comes with 27 (!!!) mini gel shades plus the base coat and top coat. No chipped manicures here. One thing to note, it doesn’t include an LED light, so make sure you or your recipient already has one.
This gift box isn’t your traditional advent calendar, but once your recipient gets a look at these six stunning polishes, they def won’t be complaining, trust.
Megan Uy
Associate Shopping Editor
Megan Uy is an associate shopping editor at Cosmopolitan, where she searches for the best products in all things fashion, home, beauty, sex, gifts, and more, so you don’t have to. When she’s not writing for the site, she’s whipping up some cool and trendy content for the fashion section of the print magazine. She’s been with the brand since 2019 (when she was an itty-bitty editorial fellow), and she's also written for Delish, House Beautiful, and People. Follow her on Instagram to get some BTS of the editor life and chaotic NYC content. Also, feel free to hit her up if you ever wanna discuss the madness that is TikTok.
Hanna Flanagan
Hanna Flanagan is an associate shopping editor at Cosmopolitan, sharing her recommendations for everything from denim and eye creams to coffee mugs and silk sheets. Before joining Cosmopolitan, she wrote fashion, beauty, and lifestyle content at People (so, yes, she’s basically a professional product tester at this point). Follow her on Instagram for photos of Timothée Chalamet and #OOTD mirror pics.
Corinne Sullivan
Editor
Corinne Sullivan is an Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she covers a variety of beats, including lifestyle, entertainment, relationships, shopping, and more. She can tell you everything you need to know about the love lives of A-listers, the coziest bedsheets, and the sex toys actually worth your $$$. She is also the author of the 2018 novel Indecent. Follow her on Instagram for cute pics of her pup and bébé.